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I sent an email to Woody and have not heard from him as yet. However a plethora of problems have recently plagued my PC. The email sent is as follows:

I've read numerous articles you have written relating to many PC issues. You are highly adept in system structure and have helped me immensely in configuring software. I would like to ask for your help regarding Windows 7 Updates, namely how many there should be (in total) for Windows 7 'only'; no patches for 8 or 8.1, including rollups. I was plagued with (1) User Profile Service Failed The Logon, User Profile Cannot Be Loaded. I tried rectifying this issue but could not. Performed a reset, installed all my files and the issue occurred again. I could not find any .bak files under SID in registry. So, I again performed a reset. This time " C:\\Windows\system32\config\system profile\Desktop refers to a location that is unavailable. It could be on a hard drive of this computer, or on a network, etc.", occurred. I just could not believe this. Performed a third reset which installed most update but 'optional' updates failed. I tried many ways of trying to overcome these technical faults. Performed a hard drive and memory scan; checked for bad sectors; checked every possible hardware item on my PC. I could not find any abnormalities or any errors associated with the aforesaid.

On the third reset, an issue occurred on the last 10 updates regarding configuration. After the last 10 updates installed and I restarted, Windows could not configure the updates, so I performed a hard shut down. Many times did I move into the test mode, boot mode and safe mode. the last time, I clicked on Administrator and exited. This seemed to work but I have no idea how. Followed your instructions on clearing Windows updates from the disk defragmenter which immensely sped up the PC. After that "cleanup", I was left with 191 updates as opposed to 230 which were previously installed (Not all were successful).

In the same light, upon the first reset for Windows 7 64 bit, I encountered an error on the disks inserted into E. drive. I made the disks (recovery) the first day for my PC The error on the initial reset was : "Recovery Manager Could Not Restore Your Computer Using The Factory Image" > OXEOef00e. Upon the second try of inserting the disks (3), the reset was successful to a point as mentioned above. Disk one was loaded at 41% before asking for disk two which stopped at 75% before inserting disk three to finish.

Enclosed are some error pictures. If you could provide any assistance here, it would truly be appreciated. Now, the PC is absolutely flying (Windows 7-64 bit). However, I would like to make certain I have most of the required security updates for Windows 7 only. I uninstalled Adobe ActiveX and Norton which were pre-installed on the PC. Running Microsoft Security essentials which I've been using for over five years with no issues. I've read numerous articles relating to User Logon Failed but I could not rectify anything, only to perform a system reset (3) times. A reply is very much appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration.

P.S.- Forgot the Syntax error- Picture Enclosed. I would say that you got me up and running through the articles you have written regarding the aforesaid.

If any could provide any insight here, it truly would be appreciated. All replies welcome.
 
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Who's Woody?

The exact number of patches that should exist is hard to determine - there are hundreds - because of the rollups and some patches superseding others. It usually takes 3-4 reboots at minimum to get them all applied (since some require others to be installed, and those require others, and they all require reboots.) Also, it depends on how patched your system's recovery image was. Basically, run Windows Update and let it apply patches, then reboot, then do it again and again until there are not patches left. Assume you need all of the patches.

Corrupt user profiles happen. Usual protocol is to create a new user account, move data/files over to it, and zap the old one in the User Profile Manager. You probably didn't need to reimage your machine.

Using burned CDs for recovery media is unwise, since they degrade. Some brands of media degrade fast too - like 18 month shelf lives. Your may be doing better, but read errors while doing a restore aren't abnormal or uncommon. Intermittent failures could be early stages of optical drive senility, too - they don't build 'em like they used to.
 

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Woody: Been around a long time: https://www.askwoody.com/

Thank you very much. On the system recovery images, I deleted all the cache and restarted. Windows configured and the PC increased performance. I certainly agree on the degradation of the CD's somewhat, never experienced any issues with CD's. However, this aspect you refer to is a possibility. It could be an anomaly, but I cleaned the CD's after the first failure and they processed the information. The optical drive has no issues; 'excellent'.

* Contingent upon cleaning the system recovery images as pertaining to "not receiving all updates", would this be detrimental to any security issues? As stated previously, there were 230 updates until I cleaned the system recovery images; leaving me 191 updates. One update (KB890830) has always been a troubling update, refusing to install. I hid the rest of the Windows 10 updates, just hate 10. In fact, upon recovery, Windows or 'Microsoft' prompted me to update to Windows 10 due to Windows 7 no longer being supported with security updates. Your presentation was well received.
 

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Have you thought about using a Start menu replacement for Windows 10? This may solve some of the issues you have with 10.
 

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I'm aware of that. but still Microsoft still supporting 7? That is something to consider.

Yes, Microsoft is still supporting Windows 7 BUT "not" security related updates. I tried 10 when the offer was for free, didn't like it. I'm well aware that a start menu can be used with 10. There is no media player, no movie maker as most everything has become a money issue. In fact, Freemake, a very fine down loader and converter is no longer freeware. Everyone seems to be getting on the money wagon, "no more Mr. nice guy". That is the way of the world, didn't expect anything different.

Irrespective of the above, would you know or could you respond to any of the questions I posed in the previous reply or 'inquiry'? People spout out about things, then never respond to technical info.
 

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Yes, Microsoft is still supporting Windows 7 BUT "not" security related updates. I tried 10 when the offer was for free, didn't like it. I'm well aware that a start menu can be used with 10. There is no media player, no movie maker as most everything has become a money issue. In fact, Freemake, a very fine down loader and converter is no longer freeware. Everyone seems to be getting on the money wagon, "no more Mr. nice guy". That is the way of the world, didn't expect anything different.

Irrespective of the above, would you know or could you respond to any of the questions I posed in the previous reply or 'inquiry'? People spout out about things, then never respond to technical info.
Sorry I've been using Linux only since Aug or Oct '14. The last version of Windows I've used was Win 8.0 with ClassicShell. I never really used 7 that much, mostly on other folks computers I've used. With all of the Issues I've heard with 10 and the few I used used on again other folks systems I didn't care for it. So I don't blame you for not wanting to use it.

Have you consider moving to Linux?
 

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The above photos display all the trouble. The last photo was inadvertently added (YouTube) which is having issues regarding the greyed out thumbnails. If any can respond to the YouTube error, please do so. Many have noticed this technical glitch as I have sent YouTube documentation.
 

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Sorry I've been using Linux only since Aug or Oct '14. The last version of Windows I've used was Win 8.0 with ClassicShell. I never really used 7 that much, mostly on other folks computers I've used. With all of the Issues I've heard with 10 and the few I used used on again other folks systems I didn't care for it. So I don't blame you for not wanting to use it.

Have you consider moving to Linux?
* Not really, heard it was fairly good application. I like Windows.
 

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* Not really, heard it was fairly good application. I like Windows.
I'm biased of course, but I consider Linux to be far superior to Windows, but like I said I'm biased. But seriously in the near future you will have decide if you want to use Windows 10 with a start menu replacement or not, or move to something else.

Wine which enable Windows applications to run on Linux will run a great deal of Windows 7 apps, but not all, works fairly well runs my Windows games from GOG.com with no problems.

This is something to consider.
 

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I'm biased of course, but I consider Linux to be far superior to Windows, but like I said I'm biased. But seriously in the near future you will have decide if you want to use Windows 10 with a start menu replacement or not, or move to something else.

Wine which enable Windows applications to run on Linux will run a great deal of Windows 7 apps, but not all, works fairly well runs my Windows games from GOG.com with no problems.

This is something to consider.
* Do you mean "VINE"?
 

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Yes, you are correct, just checking. Thanks.
Unfortunately ClassicShell is no longer being developed which is a damn shame as that made Windows 8.x/10 usable for many people. I'm trying to see if anyone else has continued development or forked it, as it was one of the best start menu replacement programs for those versions of Windows.
 
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Unfortunately ClassicShell is no longer being developed which is a damn shame as that made Windows 8.x/10 usable for many people. I'm trying to see if anyone else has continued development or forked it, as it was one of the best start menu replacement programs for those versions of Windows.

* Certainly agree.
 

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You seem somewhat adept. Can you provide any insight here: https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/youtube-experiencing-issues-assistance-needed.2543669/

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* A so-called super moderator "locked" the linked post. This is bias and prejudicial, whereas no option was provided to merge or move material. The so-called 'super-moderator' needs to go back to school. I've reported this individual.

If you have an issue with any moderation there is only one place to post it and that is in the Moderator Discussions forum here: https://forums.anandtech.com/forums/moderator-discussions.56/ .
And attacking/insulting moderators isn't allowed there OR here.
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You seem somewhat adept. Can you provide any insight here: https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/youtube-experiencing-issues-assistance-needed.2543669/

Just Posted.

* A so-called super moderator "locked" the linked post. This is bias and prejudicial, whereas no option was provided to merge or move material. The so-called 'super-moderator' needs to go back to school. I've reported this individual.

UsandThem - A moderator delving upon delusion.


Two mod call-outs in one thread. Not good.
I haven't seen that in a while. Locking this one
up.

AT " so-called" Mod Usandthem
 
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